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Have you ever wondered what really goes on in local government? I’m Mike Burkons, your host and a former city council member. Some people loved me, some… well, let’s just say they weren’t fans but I’m here to pull back the curtain on the decisions that shape local communities.
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Ep. 73 - The $30 Million Library: Who Pays for the Fields? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Mike, Shana, Matt take a deep dive into the proposed new Beachwood library and the questions surrounding the project: • The latest presentation for the proposed library and why the new plans for the surrounding sports fields are raising even more questions. • The massive amount of dirt and engineering that could be required to level the property, and the unanswered question of who will actually pay for that work. • Why moving the library could significantly reduce the space avai
Ep. 72 - Orange TIFs, Ohio Politics & The Cost of Doing Nothing (opens the original)
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This is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The controversial TIF proposal in Orange Village and why they believe the plan could divert tax revenue that voters intended for schools and other public services. • The growing criticism of Orange City Council, including questions about whether council members are doing enough to challenge the mayor and scrutinize major decisions. • The development of new housing in Orange and whether the community really needs more expensive resi
Ep. 71 - Part 2 of Shana and Matt's discussion on Israel, the West Bank, Settlements, and the History Behind the Conflict (opens the original)
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With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The history and controversy surrounding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including the Green Line, Areas A, B and C, and how the Oslo Accords divided the territory. • Why hundreds of thousands of Israelis live beyond the Green Line and the different political, religious and economic reasons behind the settlements. • The differences between Zionism and religious Zionism, and how Jewish hist
Ep. 70 - Beachwood’s Library Debate, Roundabout Problems & The Complicated Question of E1 (opens the original)
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With Mike currently away with family, this is another great episode where Shana and Matt talk about: • The ongoing debate over moving the Beachwood library and what that could mean for the school fields and students who currently use the library after school. • The problems with the Hilltop and Halcyon roundabout and how Matt finally got the confusing stop and yield signs addressed after years of pushing the issue. • Why South Woodland and Solon Road needs better pedestrian safety for people cro
Ep. 69 - Beachwood Property Taxes, The Fairmount Temple Deal & Questions Surrounding the Mayor's Brother (opens the original)
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This is a great episode where Mike, Shana, and Matt Hildebrand talk about: • The three property tax increases Beachwood residents are facing in 2027 and why the average homeowner could see a net increase of about $887. • Why Beachwood City Council quietly increased the city's inside mills from 1.6 to 4 mills, generating millions of dollars in additional revenue. • Beachwood's spending, the mayor's new $50,000 car, his salary increases, and whether the city really has a revenue problem or a spend
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